Welcome to St. Francis Church

St. Francis Parish is a family-friendly, warm and welcoming parish that was founded in the Franciscan tradition in 1889. Built by Italian immigrants, the parish maintains a strong Italian heritage and offers mass in Italian on Sundays. Yet, the parish today reflects the best of old and new Hoboken: old world values and a rich diversity of people who share in God’s faith. We are an active parish with numerous faith-based orders, volunteer opportunities including the St. Francis Food Pantry, robust CCD and RCIA programs. Each Sunday we celebrate a Children’s Liturgy at 9:30 AM mass and we have a roster of active ministries. We are always looking for followers who can help make our parish even more vibrant. We invite you to join us for mass, to volunteer or just to learn more as part of your spiritual journey. God Bless you. – Father Chris

Volunteer for St.Francis Food Pantry

Every day more than 60 people who are in need, knock on the doors of St. Francis for a free lunch. Thanks to volunteers who help prepare and hand out sandwiches we are able to provide this service. Additionally, we provide nearly 75 bags of groceries each month to families in need. Please volunteer to help hand out sandwiches. Call Joyce or Joan at the rectory today. 201.659.1772.

Lenten Fridays

Every Friday during Lent we invite you to join us to walk with Jesus, celebrate mass and join us for Potluck Lenten Soup dinner. The evening begins at 7:00 PM with the Stations of the Cross followed by mass. Afterward we invite you to join us for a Potluck Soup dinner. If you would like to provide soup (meatless for Lent!) please bring it with you or drop it off earlier in the day.

Newark Archdiocese Annual Appeal

Through the next several weeks we kindly ask that St. Francis parishioners support The Sharing God's Blessing Annual Appeal. Let's all support the work of our faith by supporting "One Body, One Mission." Our parish goal, as assigned by the Archdiocese is $27,062 but so far we have just $3,400. You'll find envelopes and pencils in the pews so please donate this weekend. For every dollar raised above our goal, we receive a rebate directly back to our parish.